Neurology Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medi

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Neurology Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

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The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The hospital is located 1.5 miles from our main Glassboro campus. SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including a 3T MRI and 128-slice CT. The teaching hospital is designed to accommodate multiple specialty departments, including anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, exotics, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, primary care, and surgery.

These positions will support the clinical services in the veterinary teaching hospital, treating patients and educating students. Selected candidates will be able to:

• Provide comprehensive and quality care to clients and patients.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative and collegial work culture.
• Problem-solve and adapt to a fast-growing and changing environment with a growth mindset.

The Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians will report directly to the Veterinary Technician Manager.

The starting rate for each level is equivalent to the probationary rate listed below based on the collective bargaining unit guidelines. After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay can increase to the “Job Rate” for that position. Depending on experience, the candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.

Veterinary Technicians (Credentialed, evidence of passing the VTNE)

• Level 1
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification eligible or achieved, or equivalent specialty-level expertise
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Probationary Rate: $29.38/hour
• Job Rate: $30.02/hour
• Max Rate: $30.68/hour

• Level 2
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Probationary Rate: $26.05/hour
• Job Rate: $26.68/hour
• Max Rate: $27.36/hour

• Level 3
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience
• Probationary Rate: $22.73/hour
• Job Rate: $23.36/hour
• Max Rate: $24.02/hour

Veterinary Assistants (Non-Credentialed)

• Level 1
• Associate degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Probationary Rate: $22.73/hour
• Job Rate: $23.36/hour
• Max Rate: $24.02/hour

• Level 2
• Associate degree or higher
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience
• Probationary Rate: $19.41/hour
• Job Rate: $20.36/hour
• Max Rate: $20.70/hour
• Hourly rates reflect each position’s pay post 7/1/25 per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Employees must have 4+ years of applicable experience to be hired above the probationary rate per the collective bargaining agreement.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a neurology veterinary technician
• Familiar with common neurologic disease, neurologic surgery and post operative care
• Proficient with anesthesia and anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Has experience in surgical assisting and post-operative care
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO2, and EtCO2 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Available for future on-call rotation (required)
• Has strong communication skills

• CVT/LVT/RVT (active license)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Has experience running diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT/Radiology)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment

• Hazards:
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